counterplay

coun·ter·play  (kountr-pl)

n.

A threat or offensive position in chess intended to counter an opponent's advantage in another part of the board.

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Noun

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counterplay - (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board counterattack attack - an offensive move in a sport or game; "they won the game with a 10-hit attack in the 9th inning" chess game, chess - a board game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules; the object is to checkmate the opponent's king